Records & Access to Information (ATI) Coordinator

Posted on: Jul 21, 2025

Posted by: Athabasca County

Summary

Athabasca County is currently seeking a highly organized and forward-thinking Records & Access to Information (ATI) Coordinator to join our Corporate Services team. This key position plays a central role in the development and maintenance of effective and compliant records and access to information systems, ensuring our practices meet legislative and corporate standards.

A detailed job description can be found on the Athabasca County website at www.athabascacounty.com.

The annual salary range for this position is $65,957 – $82,499. Athabasca County also offers an excellent benefit package and contributions to the Local Authorities Pension Plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement records management standards, strategies, policies and procedures in consultation with the Director of Corporate Services.
Lead the planning and execution and development of a digitization strategy, ensuring efficient transition of existing records to digital format.
Provide direction, training and support to staff to ensure a unified approach to records management and Access to Information Act (ATIA) compliance.
Coordinate and guide the successful implementation and maintenance of existing records management systems (Laserfiche).
Provide direction and support to the various departments to ensure compliance to meet corporate and legislative requirements related to records management, information, and privacy best practices.
Coordinate, organize, and track the destruction and removal of records from all departments to comply with all required statutes and internal requirements.
Assume care, custody, and control of all designated records storage areas. Ensure that records storage space is allocated and maintained appropriately and that records management issues are addressed proactively.
Respond to formal and informal requests as required regarding access to information under the ATIA, determine which departments are to participate in the response and process requests for information in accordance with current legislation.
Coordinate searches for information, monitor and track requests, collect fees and oversee on-site review of ATIA related requests.
Display a professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use information appropriately, and maintain the confidentiality and security of all information related to employees, businesses and residents of Athabasca County.
Maintain knowledge and understanding of the changing information needs of the organization, keep up to date with legislation, industry standards, trends, and best practices, and adapt to policies, programs, and resources accordingly.
Administrator for Electronic Filing System. Maintains and tracks users license, provides credentials for users as well as provides setup for scanning devices for Electronic Scanning into system. Creates templates and template fields for search functions and reporting.
Other duties as required.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Records Management, Public Administration, or related area with a minimum of 2 years experience, preferably in a municipal setting.
Previous experience/training relating to Access to Information.
Strong analytical, research, interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
Client focused with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, flexibility, and sound judgement in relations with employees, management, and the public.
Proven ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement in handling confidential information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Previous experience with Laserfiche records management software a strong asset.
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

Job Type

Full time, permanent

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$65,957 - $82,499

Closing Date

No closing date mentioned.

Posting ID: 33270

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